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School uncertain about the
impact of closing Winters Rd
• By Andrew King
A SECTION of Winters Rd
will be permanently shut to
vehicles to make way for the
Christchurch Northern Corridor
bringing positive and negative
effects for a primary school.
The project will be a four-lane
highway running from Chaneys
Cnr to Cranford St. It aims to
ease congestion in the north of
the city and is expected to be
completed by
2020.
From February
7, the road
in Mairehau,
between property
numbers 137 and
143, will be
closed.
Papanui Primary School is on
the corner of Fraser and Cranford
Sts.
Principal Paul Kingston
(above) said there are positive
and negative effects to the closure.
He said there will be more
vehicles using the Fraser and
Cranford Sts intersection outside
the school and it limits access
options for staff, parents and
pupils.
“But on the upside, there will
be reduced ‘through’ traffic
which often speed,” he said.
“We’ll have to wait and see
CLOSING: The red circle in the photo shows where Winters Rd will close. A tunnel will be
constructed underneath the motorway for pedestrians and cyclists.
PHOTO: CNC ALLIANCE
how driver behaviour changes
to see if any safety issues arise
and work with the appropriate
authorities and our community
to mitigate these.”
He said the project will benefit
the wider community.
A tunnel will be constructed
to allow pedestrians and cyclists
to pass under the motorway
and is expected to be completed
within six months.
The Northern Corridor project
includes the construction of a
new road between QE II Dr and
Cranford St, and the four-laning
of Cranford St to Innes Rd.
The new motorway will bring
an estimated 20,000 extra vehicles
a day into St Albans once
finished.
The city council will put together
a team to come up with a
downstream effects management
plan to identify the traffic issues
on surrounding residential
streets.
The team would then come up
with strategies to mitigate those
effects, which would go out for
public consultation.
Traffic congestion would
become “increasingly severe” in
Main North Rd, Cranford St and
Marshland Rd if the new road
was not built, the city council
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Keown, elected back onto
the city council late last year,
campaigned to do something
about the Harewood, Breens and
Gardiners Rds intersection.
To his credit he is backing up
his campaign by pushing for the
changes in 2017. More than 1700
people signed a petition he set up
pre-election.
To that end he is offering
anyone $100 if they can come up
with an intersection in Christchurch
that has the same issues as
Harewood, Breens and Gardiners
Rds.
He’ll use that as part of his case
to get funding included in the
Annual Plan.
So good on you Aaron for
pushing through with what you
promised. – Barry Clarke
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Keown’s $100 intersection
• By Andrew King
ONE HUNDRED dollars is
up for grabs to anyone who
can find an intersection in
Christchurch which has the
same amount of lanes – and
no traffic lights – like one in
Harewood.
City councillor Aaron Keown
has laid down the challenge and
will give $100 to the first person
who can find an intersection
the same as Harewood, Breens
and Gardiners Rds.
“All up, there are 10 lanes that
converge at that point. I don’t
think there is another intersection
like that in the city, that
doesn’t have lights,” he said.
The intersection has been
labelled dangerous by local
schools and residents.
Nor’West News reported
in September that residents,
schools and elected officials all
want a change to the intersection
due to near misses with
school pupils, cars and cyclists.
More than 1700 people signed
a petition set up by Cr Keown
calling for lights to be installed.
It was also the main focus of his
2016 campaign to be elected on
to the city council in the Harewood
Ward.
CHALLENGE: City councillor Aaron Keown has offered $100 to the first person who can find
an intersection like the Harewood, Breens and Gardiners Rds without lights in the city.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
He is now using the petition
to lobby for money to be set
aside for the upgrade in the city
council’s annual plan.
A draft version of the annual
plan is expected to be finished
in mid to late March and put
out for public consultation.
“There has been
unprecedented interest in this
intersection. I am still receiving
phone calls and emails asking
me what is going on,” Cr Keown
said.
He plans to set up a public
meeting “within the next few
weeks” at the site to find out
what people would like to see
installed and hear more of their
concerns.
“That way we could reduce
costs later down the line
because we have a lot of the
information that consultation
would show,” he said.
City councillor Yani Johanson
attempted to get the $100 by
suggesting Linwood Ave and St
Johns St, but it only has eight
lanes which meet.
HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you
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has 10 lanes converging
without traffic lights? Let us
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possibly having access to rat bait 7 days
earlier.
The abdominal ultrasound was
performed by Catherine and she found
a possible bleed into the left kidney but
no sign of tumours anywhere else. A
wide range of blood and urine testing
was performed, including clotting times
in case of rat bait access, and all showed
up very normal, apart from evidence that
she had experienced a recent bleed. So
initially she was discharged on Vitamin
K in case of rat bait and antibiotics. She
seemed bouncy and was of course still
ravenous but a follow up ultrasound was
scheduled for the following week to check
to see if the haemorrhage had resolved in
the left kidney.
She returned happily to see Kirsty the
following week looking great. No further
blood clots were seen in her urine. The
ultrasound of the left kidney appeared in
worse shape – the kidney was increased
in size and still full of fluid – blood?
Specialists were consulted and it was
agreed that a CT scan was needed to rule
in or out cancer.
Kirsty accompanied Lola to her CT
scan. The radiologist noted marked
pathological changes in the left kidney
that resembled a rapidly progressing
primary kidney tumour. No sign of cancer
was seen in the lungs or other parts of
the abdomen. It was decided that she
needed a nephrectomy ( removal of the
left kidney) fairly urgently while she still
essentially well. Her right kidney was
functioning normally ( as seen on CT scan
and via the bloods)and without surgery
her prognosis was probably less than 1
month.
So Kirsty and myself put our hands
up to operate on Lola. A nephrectomy
surgery is not to be taken lightly so we
did our research before attempting the
left kidney removal ( text book reading,
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surgeons). We had a blood donor dog,
a German shepherd called Pepper, on
standby in case she lost a lot of blood
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My Lola frequently gave blood but since
she’s had a renal tumour removed and
undergone chemotherapy, she can no
longer have blood drawn. It is important
for a clinic to have access to a healthy,
young, disease free canine patient in
the case a blood transfusion is needed.
Collecting blood is largely straight forward
although the donor dog often needs to
be sedated as the collection needle is
large bore and goes into the jugular vein.
The patient must lay very still while we
are collecting the blood. Pepper did an
amazing job and her blood was sent to
the After hours clinic with Lola in case she
required it.
The surgery was a complete success,
and even though there were a few tense
moments during the 2 hour operation,
Kirsty and I were thrilled with the final
outcome. Her left kidney and ureter were
carefully removed and the bleeding
controlled. Georgie did a superb job of
anaesthetic monitoring – not straight
forward at all. Lola woke up brilliantly and
has really never looked back. Her owners
were very thrilled and grateful for the
work our entire team carried out from
start to finish. And the best news being,
the mass in the kidney wasn’t “cancer”, the
kidney was diseased, non functioning and
had a large blood clot present.
Lola will need ongoing monitoring to
make sure the surviving kidney maintains
good health. This will be done by regular
blood and urine testing with her primary
vet in Ashburton. Just like with my Lola,
we are out of the woods but still need to
keep our eyes open for any small changes.
My Lola did have kidney cancer confirmed
so she gets 6 monthly CT scans at St
Georges and 3 monthly blood and urine
testing. Periodically she is fed Prescription
kidney diets but for now her surviving
kidney is holding up well. Long may it last
– my Lola is now swimming and relaxing
up in the Bay of Islands with the family.
Take home message – consult your
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Has Donald Trump
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It seems to be the topic
every media outlet across
the globe is reporting – the
Donald Trump presidency.
While we have seen him
already make controversial
moves like remove the
United States from the
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Agreement and adopt
an archaic, protectionist
approach to trade, the
question still stands. Is a
Trump presidency likely
to improve the awareness
of politics and the importance
of voting?
One of the struggles inherent
with local government
elections is the lack
of awareness or engagement
and the resulting low
voter turnout. In the 2016
elections, only 40 per cent
of Christchurch voters cast
a ballot. For an organisation
tasked with spending
millions of dollars
every year on roads, traffic,
waterways, parks and
collecting rubbish, there
isn’t much of everyday life
that isn’t impacted by the
work overseen by elected
representatives.
Now, while I don’t
propose that our elections
are comparable to the US
elections, the challenge
remains: How do we improve
voter participation
and increase the awareness
of what your city council
and community board do
for you?
I’ve taken a different
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you to talk to someone
under the age of 30 and
discuss the importance
and impact of their vote.
While rubbish collection
and traffic issues may not
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School’s pool sharing plan
• By Andrew King
THE YMCA and Fendalton
Open Air School could work
together to keep costs down
once the school’s new pool is
built.
Both have entered into a
memorandum of understanding.
Under this, the YMCA
would take over the running of
the pool and promote it, while
the school will fundraise the
$750,000 needed to build it.
Board of trustees chairwoman
Emily Flaszynski said it was
vital to get the YMCA on board
as the running costs of the
pool would be too much for the
school to pay on its own.
“This way we can do what we
do best. Educate,” she said.
It would mean there will be
a cost to use the pool and Ms
Flaszynski said that is currently
being worked through by the
YMCA.
There would be learn to swim
classes, water safety and coaching
available, Ms Flaszynski
said.
She said with the YMCA on
board, it will become “more
than just a pool.”
“There is about 1800 students
in the surrounding area that can
use it. Locals will be able to head
down and use it and it will really
bring back that community
vibe,” she said.
So far, the school has
fundraised about $390,000 for
the project.
The resource consent to build
has been approved and there is a
preferred tender for the project
already. Once the money is
there, the Ministry of Education
will allow it to be built.
YMCA chief executive Josie
Ogden Schroeder said the
YMCA is thrilled to have the
opportunity to work with the
school on such an important
project.
“The vision and determination
of the school to bring back the
pool will be of great benefit to
future generations of students,
and also help build a sense of
school community over the
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CHARGES DENIED
A man accused of breaking into
the St Albans Shirley Club and
setting it on fire on January 16
has denied all charges and been
remanded in custody. Reece William
Janetins Skipper, 38, has been
charged with burglary and arson
and appeared in the district court
on Friday where he elected to a
trail by jury. He was remanded in
custody until a case review hearing
on April 10. The club was broken
into twice on January 16 with a
second offender still at large. The
two break-ins were not linked.
TWO TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Two people were taken to
Christchurch Hospital with
moderate injuries after a vehicle
crash in Marshland. A car went
off the road at the intersection
of Marshland and Prestons Rds
at about 5.28am on January 22.
St John sent two ambulances to
the scene and took two people to
hospital for further treatment.
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Merivale filmmaker follows Muslim skater
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
ZAHRA LARI could become
the first figure skater to represent
the United Arab Emirates at the
Winter Olympics.
And a filmmaker who grew
up in Merivale is determined to
capture the skater make history
at next year’s event
in South Korea.
From the
moment filmmaker
Niamh
Peren (left), 27,
stumbled across a
low-quality video
of the Muslim figure skater on
YouTube, she instantly wanted to
know more.
“We became like pen pals for
a little bit and I was like this is
too good of a story. She is on the
cusp of doing something really
big,” Peren said.
The filmmaker secured a week
in February to travel to Abu
Dhabi to create a documentary
about the inspiring skater in her
homeland.
“I think it is a really beautiful
and cinematic notion, an ice
skater that comes from the desert.
Like it is quite a brave sport
to choose . . . the chill of the ice
and the heat of the desert is just
worlds apart,” she said.
Peren, who attended St Margaret’s
College, will travel over
with a small film crew, including
London-based cinema photographer
Jeremy Valender.
Valender, who has shot a range
of work for Burberry, Adidas,
Google and Louis Vuitton, is one
of the big names Peren has built
up in her contact list.
Peren has worked with filmmakers
Jane Campion, Garth
Davis and Jonathan Glazer.
The film crew plans to “get to
know” Lari and her home life by
capturing places such as the rink
she trains in, and the desert she
drives past on the way to training
each day.
“Hopefully, she gets into the
Olympics, which will be the biggest
thing ever and we will go to
South Korea and watch her shred
it,” Peren said.
Peren’s career took off
when she first acted in the
film Blue, which won an award
in the Cannes critics’ week section
of the Cannes Film Festival,
when she was 17. She then started
her own video-making while
studying at the Elam School of
Fine Arts in Auckland.
Recently, Peren was signed to
Blink Productions in London,
which specialises in commercial
and music video production, and
she has since been travelling for
her filmmaking.
Peren and her crew need to
BEHIND THE LENS: Niamh
Peren, who grew up in
Merivale, wants to make a
documentary about United
Arab Emirates ice skater
Zahra Lari.
raise at least $10,000 to under
take the project and have so far
raised about $2540 using Givealittle.
She will be supported by
two film companies.
She said people who make
donations will have their name
presented in the end credits.
“I think it is such an important,
huge and beautiful story.
Seriously, in today’s climate, if
we look at the women’s march, it
is really important to be telling
female stories,” she said.
To support the film, go to https://givealittle.co.nz/project/
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NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday January 31 2017 7
Former St Bede’s student gets career boost
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
OLIVER DAVIDSON was going
to study to become a surveyor at
Otago University.
But after achieving three major
feats in the performing arts
realm, the former St Bede’s College
student has decided to take
a risk.
Davidson, of Papanui, will
study a Bachelor of Performing
Arts at Otago University after
winning a $16,000 scholarship.
But, not only has he had his
tertiary fees covered, he was
recently accepted to attend an intensive
singing school in Napier
earlier this month, and has been
chosen to represent the country
at the world championships of
performing arts in Los Angeles
in June.
About 300 people auditioned
for a place in Napier’s IFAC
Handa NZ Singing School and
Davidson was one of 73 chosen
to attend.
But, while the 11-day course
focuses on helping students to
accelerate their skills in singing,
Davidson said what he enjoyed
most was being around likeminded
people.
He said his junior years at St
Bede’s were a struggle with some
of his fellow classmates finding
dancing a “weird thing.”
But he said as everyone grew
up they began to see dancing as
“cool” instead.
“I think towards the end of
my high schooling, it was quite
good. There wasn’t many people
like me, it made me stand out so
I wasn’t just part of the norm,”
he said.
Having started in dance at the
Patricia Paul School of Dance
and Southern Ballet Theatre, his
involvement in the arts began to
go up a gear when he performed
in all three productions produced
by Showbiz Christchurch
last year.
Now, encouraged by his No 1
supporter, his mum, Davidson
will have a crack at a career in
arts.
“Some people were like you
are so stupid going down to
Dunedin to do surveying, why
are you wasting your talent?” he
said.
He is now hoping for the best
outcome for his career from his
upcoming competition at the
world championships.
The competition, known as
the official ‘talent Olympics’ is
renowned for giving scholarships
to schools, such as the New York
Film Academy and the New York
Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.
But for now, Davidson is most
excited about having the chance
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Parents urged
to take care
around school
drop-off zones
ashionTWO FARM buildings on
AS STUDENTS start to head
back for another year of school,
the city’s travel planners are
urging parents to take a fresh
approach to school drop-offs.
City council travel advisers are
urging caution around schools
as more pedestrians and cyclists
hit the roads.
Gardening
which will
Transport operations manager
Steffan Thomas said the new
school year was the best time
to look at your school drop-off
and pick up routines and make a
change to active travel.
“We’re asking drivers to remember
that there will be more
pedestrians and cyclists about,
many of them young. We’re
• By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
the original Deans’ farm in
the heart of Riccarton could be
restored by the end of June.
The buildings at 39 Kahu Rd,
close to Riccarton House and
Bush, were damaged in the
February 2011 earthquake.
Work is under way on the
buildings,
become a
museum.
The city
council last
week rubberstamped
a
heritage grant
of $62,326 to
help the $2.1 million repair cost.
otoringThe buildings are on
asking drivers to be especially
careful and watch their speeds
around schools,” he said.
Mr Thomas said if walking or
cycling the entire distance from
home wasn’t practical, parents
could consider parking further
out from the school gate.
“Our school year starts back in
summer so the weather is warm
asty Bites
year.
enough to walk, scoot or cycle at
least part of the way to school,”
Mr Thomas said.
Farm buildings to be restored
Christchurch Boys’ High School
land and are owned by the
school.
Headmaster Nic Hill (above)
said the grant was “wonderful
news.”
The school was committed to
having the buildings open to the
public within the first half of the
“We are really appreciative of
the support . . . it is important;
they are the first farm buildings
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The buildings had been
used for storage until they
were severely damaged in the
quake.
In the 1970s, fundraising had
began to convert the buildings
into a museum, but that never
eventuated.
The total cost to restore the
building is estimated to be $2.1
million.
The school has $1,486,468
available from insurance
and has so far raised almost
$150,000 for the project.
Other funding is being sought
and a Givealittle page has also
been set up.
Mr Hill said the school would
fund whatever the shortfall was
to complete the project.
The school has a long
association with the Deans’
family.
Its highest award, The Deans
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memory of Bob Deans, who was
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Zonta garage sale
to boost charities
A GROUP of women have spent
six months collecting items for a
garage sale – with the proceeds
to go to charity.
Zonta Club of Christchurch
South will hold its annual summer
garage sale on February 11
with children’s toys, preserves,
furniture, ornaments and linen
among some of the items for sale
which will be held bordering the
village green on Dyers Pass Rd,
Cashmere.
Club president Sue Clark said
the women have been busy collecting
and making items to sell.
“It is a lot of work but well
worth it,” Ms Clark said.
Members family and friends
have helped by donating items
as well.
“It’s a white elephant sale really,
with a huge array of goods,
all in good order and all donated
to us by friends and families.
This sale is an annual event . . .
and it provides us with a great
start to the year.”
Funds raised are all distributed
to the club’s chosen charities.
“We have a number of very
worthwhile charities which
we support and it is incredibly
satisfying to be able to make
substantial donations to these
groups. Next up on our activities
list will be a visit to the Broadfield
Garden on February 19, and
tickets to this are still available to
the public.”
The Zonta Club of Christchurch
South is part of the national
Zonta network which in the last
four years has donated thousands
of dollars to the Sophie
Elliot Foundation, principally
for the publication and distribution
of the book Loves Me Not.
A copy of this book is given to
every student who participates
in a course jointly delivered by
the Foundation and the New
Zealand Police, and on offer
to all New Zealand secondary
schools.
Mrs Clark says Zonta aligns
itself well with the Sophie Elliot
Foundation because Zonta’s
prime aim is to improve the
status of women worldwide.
The Zonta Club of Christchurch
South is well known for
its annual Zonta Sports Awards
which attract competition from
top athletes and sportspeople
in the secondary schools in the
region.
For more information about
Zonta or tickets to the Broadfield
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SPORTS
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MEDALS: The St Andrew’s boys’ under-17 coxed four of Oliver Bailey, Ben Oxley, Evan Young,
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• By Gordon Findlater
ST ANDREW’S College broke
records over the weekend, as
Christchurch’s top rowing
schools continued their Maadi
Cup build up.
St Andrew’s qualified for 30 A
finals – a regatta record – at the
South Island Rowing Championships,
held over the weekend at
Twizel’s Lake Ruataniwha.
They went on to win 16 medals
on Sunday, five of which were
gold. Their first gold came in the
men’s under-19 coxed four with
the schools second boat completing
a one-two in the race.
St Andrew’s also occupied the
first two podium spots in the
boys’ under-17 coxed four. Meanwhile,
the boys’ under-15 coxed
four, men’s under-19 coxless pair
oars and girls’ under-15 coxed
four also came home with gold.
Christchurch Boys’ High
School secured the most gold
medals at the regatta with seven
of their nine podiums resulting
in wins.
They took gold in the under-17
coxed eight, under-15 coxed
octuple sculls, club coxed four,
under-16 coxed four, novice
coxed eight, under-15 coxed eight
and open coxed eight.
There was also success for
Rangi Ruru Girls’ School which
came away from the regatta with
eight medals, five of which were
gold.
St Margaret’s College managed
seven medals, while Christchurch
Girls’ High School secured
three golds in their five medal
haul.
The next event in the build
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Canterbury Schools’ Regatta
at Ashburton’s Lake Hood on
February 25.
BIG HITS: The Riccarton Knights and Papanui Tigers were two
of the six teams which contested the inaugural Rolleston Nines
tournament on Saturday. The tournament, at Rolleston Reserve,
was won by the Linwood Keas which beat the Halswell Hornets
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WE ARE ON THE MOVE
Due to upcoming EQC repairs on our existing premises we have decided
to vacate our Athelston Street, Barrington offices at the end of our lease
which expires on the 31st January 2017
Barrington Jewellery Centre
With over 100 years of combined expertise in jewellery we offer a unique
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- Edwin Edmonds
Clarity Diamonds will continue to offer their extensive range
of engagement and wedding rings and remaking service
by appointment only. To make an appointment as from the
1st of February phone Edwin on 982 2982 or email: edwin@
claritydiamonds.co.nz Edwin wishes to thank all those who have
supported him while in Barrington and he looks forward to hearing
from you again to meet your requirements and is happy to answer
any questions you may have.
Clarity Diamonds was established by Edwin Edmonds to offer
a personalised service to provide the best combination of
style quality and value for money. Over the last 35
years Edwin has specialised in engagement
and wedding rings and carries one of
the largest selections in Christchurch
which customers can order in the
combinations that suit them best.
Free Quotes are given and a design
service is also available. Remaking
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at Clarity Diamonds where we can
recreate your treasured pieces.
Before
Craig Anderson
– Goldsmith/ Manufacturing Jeweller
Craig Anderson - Goldsmith, will continue to offer Jewellery
Manufacture, Restoration and Repair by appointment only.
Craig wishes to thank his customers for their support whilst
based in Barrington.
To make an appointment as from 1 February 2017 Craig
can be contacted either by
Mobile: 021 844 649 Email: goldsmithnz@gmail.com
With 38 years experience at the workbench Craig
specialises in jewellery repair and restoration. A member
of the Goldsmiths Guild of New Zealand,
Craig completed his apprenticeship in
Remade
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After
Wellington and attained his Trade
Certificate in Manufacturing
Jewellery in 1978. Jewellery
repairs, ring resizing and
restorations are carried out by
Craig in his workshop on the
premises. Craig will discuss
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to you in regards repairs as
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Craig can be contacted on (03)
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Neighbour
Hello
New location for language
school in Burnside
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel cutting
the ribbon at the opening ceremony, with AEI
principal Kathryn Thorne on her right, and guests.
Specialist English language school, the
Alpha Educational Institute (AEI), moved
into new premises at the end of 2016,
with an official opening by Christchurch
Mayor Lianne Dalziel. Now located in the
Canterbury & Technology Park in Burnside,
AEI offers a range of programmes for children
through to adults, and a sister company,
Alpha Homestays, arranges home stays for its
international students.
Director of Alpha Homestays and principal
of AEI school Kathryn Thorne talks to Alpha
Homestays co-ordinator Margaret Bray about
the experience of hosting students and about
the new facilities.
Kathryn: Margaret, you yourself have
hosted many students over the years. What
would be some of the stand-out ‘positives’ in
your mind?
Margaret: You learn a lot about their
culture, and you learn that it is not nationality
but personality. It’s the sharing of culture,
food, language and experiences. If you have
children or grandchildren, there is that extra
layer of positive ‘spin-offs’ all round.
Another one of the good things is that you
get to see your own environment through
new eyes. You may have been to places many
times before, but when you are showing your
student around, you get to experience it
through their fresh eyes, and to enjoy it on a
whole new level.
Some of the popular places we have taken
our students to are: Akaroa, Hanmer Springs,
Lake Tekapo, the A&P Show, school fairs, the
Riccarton Market, the Botanic Gardens and
Canterbury Museum, canoeing on the Avon,
Willowbank Wildlife Park, and simply joining
in a family BBQ or watching the bright stars
in our night sky.
Students adjust at different rates and have
to be supported through that, but generally,
they love to become ‘part of the family’. Many
of our students have stayed in touch over the
years and even revisited us.
Kathryn: What is special about the new
AEI school premises where Alpha Homestays
has its office now?
Margaret: It’s amazing – light, bright and
breezy. Beautiful grounds – lots of windows
and surrounded by trees. There have been
many positive comments from the students
and teachers and it’s convenient for Alpha
Homestays to be sharing the AEI campus. It’s
very exciting to be located in this Business
and Technology Park, with a lot going on
around us. And our opening ceremony with
our Christchurch Mayor, Leanne Dalziel, was
a fantastic occasion!
A student enjoys meeting a new friend.
Canoeing on the Avon is one of the many
activities students can participate in.
Alpha Educational Institute
(AEI) has now moved to
19 Sheffield Crescent, Burnside!
Alpha Homestays has also moved and works closely with
AEI. We are looking for good, new, welcoming homestay
families in this area for our International Students!
We are especially interested in homes that are near to the No 17;
No 120; No 125; No 29 or the Purple Line Bus routes.
You will be well paid for this service!
For more information contact:
Margaret Bray, Alpha Homestays Coordinator
Email: info@alphahomestays.kiwi | Phone: 027 348 0535
or Kathryn Thorne, Principal, AEI
Email: kathryn@aei.ac.nz | Phone: 03 359 1525
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Christchurch City Choir
Today, 7.30-9.30pm
There will be an open
performance of Stainer’s The
Crucifixion today at the Rutland
Street Church. If you have ever
wanted to sing with the choir,
this is a great opportunity to
find out what it’s like. Scores
will be provided. For more
information, phone Jody on 027
694 3640
Rutland Street Church, 12
Rutland St, St Albans
CSO Music Trail
Wednesday, 10.30-11.15am
New in 2017, the Christchurch
Symphony Orchestra, in
partnership with Christchurch
City Libraries, introduce Music
Trails through the Libraries.
CSO ensembles will visit 10
libraries across the city during
the year. These free 45-minute
performances will provide
a fun and interactive way of
introducing young people to
live music. With elements of
dance, song and stories, Music
Trails through the Libraries will
provide a great opportunity for
children to see the instruments
up close and join in on the
musical fun. It will be free but a
caregiver will be required.
Fendalton Library, Jeffreys Rd,
Burnside
Free Computer Help
Friday, 10-11am
Technology misbehaving?
Need some advice? The team at
Geeks on Wheels will offer up
their time and expertise
to the Papanui community
in the form of free drop-in
computer help sessions at the
Shirley Library. The geeks are
extremely knowledgeable about
a myriad of different technical
devices, so bring along your
computer, laptop, tablet or
phone and get some help from
the experts.
Shirley Library, 36 Marshland
Rd
Farm Yard Fun
Saturday, 12.30-3.30pm
If you love farm animals and
a party, head along to Jellie Park
Recreation and Sports Centre
on Saturday. There will be a
selection of farm animals and
lolly scrambles throughout the
day.
Jellie Park Recreation and
Sports Centre, 295 Ilam Rd,
Burnside
NEW YEAR CHALLENGE: The Lunar New Year Crafts and Chopsticks Challenge will be held at
the Papanui Library on Friday. Find out about your Chinese zodiac animal and make masks. Enjoy
the fun rooster arts and crafts activities. Try out your chopstick skills with some fun challenges.
This event will run from 3.30-4.30pm and admission will be free. Head along to the Papanui
Library on the cnr of Langdons Rd and Restell St.
Laughter Club
Sunday, 11am-noon
Feel like a laugh? There won’t
be any jokes or funny stories
at the laughter club, instead it
will provide a chance to laugh
at nothing and relax with other
people. There will be exercises
through the session to focus on
breathing and stretching. Entry
will be $2.
Scottish Society Hall, cnr of
Edgeware and Caledonian Rds, St
Albans
Science Snippets
Monday, 3.30-4.30pm
Free and fun science education
activities will be provided by
Science Alive. It will run weekly
during term time for children
aged five to 10-years-old.
Fendalton Library, Jeffreys Rd,
Burnside
Reading to Dogs
February 16, 3.30-4.30pm.
This programme uses dogs
which are the pets of the city
council animal management
team. These furry friends have
all been trained and tested for
health, safety and temperament.
The dogs can increase a child’s
relaxation while reading. They listen
attentively, don’t laugh, judge
or criticise and allow children
to proceed at their own pace. A
dog handler will be present at all
times to help facilitate the sessions.
Admission will be free.
Papanui Library, cnr of
Langdons Rd and Restell St
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Keep looking when
you are cooking
• By Mark Thomas – Fire Risk
Management Officer
LAST WEEKEND’S wild weather caused
a few issues around town with our fire
trucks attending a number of trees and
lines down.
Scariest for the occupants was a house
in Marine Pde where a power pole ended
up hanging over the building. Evacuation
of the home was the only option until the
power authorities could stabilise things.
THe old pot on stove scenario was
evident again this week with one of the
incidents being at a school. I’m not going
to say where because I don’t want to
embarrass the staff but it’s so easy to see
someone putting the pot on and then
rushing off to do some of the thousands of
jobs needed to do and simply forgetting.
One third of all structure fires start in
the kitchen. The saying: ‘Keep looking
when you’re cooking’ never dates.
One of the most frightening events for a
young mother is accidentally locking your
children in the car. We are quite often
called to assist in breaking-in and mum’s
distress is commonly picked up by the
child who becomes equally unhappy.
Not so on the Rapaki Track on
Wednesday, where the trapped baby was
still smiling when Woolston’s crew finally
broke into the car. Mum smiled then too!
A late night cigarette outside saved a
Not ready to buy?
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Avonhead in the early hours of Thursday
when a smoker noticed, well, smoke!
Smouldering electrics would probably
have eventually destroyed the car.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Papanui High School Term 1
2017 night classes Risingholme
Make joining a night class one of your New
Year resolutions and begin 2017 by taking
some time for yourself and joining one of the
wide range of night classes that are on offer at
Papanui High School.
The start of a new year is the ideal
opportunity to get inspired to get out and
learn something new and meet some new
people? Classes for Term 1 begin from
Monday 13 February and the options are
extensive from Art to Yoga and everything
in between we are sure regardless of your age
or interest you will find something to tempt
you. Classes at Papanui High School are held
Introduction to Beauty - a course specializing in Nails.
in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and
our tutors are supportive and well qualified in
their chosen fields.
We have many new courses on offer for the
first time in Term 1, Mindfulness, Creative
Writing, Introduction to Beauty (a course
specializing in Nails), Cake Design and
Cooking for Weight Loss (showing you how
to eat more and weigh less).
For further information and enrolment
in any of our courses please visit our website
www.papanui.school.nz or telephone our
office on 3520701.
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Design and
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We have many new courses on offer for
the first time in Term 1.
Adult and Community
Education at
Risingholme
Community Centre
Community Centre wishes
everyone a Happy New Year and the
opportunity to begin or continue on the
journey of being and Adult Learner.
Risingholme Community Centre continues
to offer a wide range of exciting Learning
opportunities across the city. We start the
term on Monday 13th February so why not
enrol in one of our exciting classes – www.
risingholme.org.nz
Risingholme’s strong focus on language
development continues with a wide range of
language courses at a variety of levels – ESOL,
Sign Language, Te Reo Maori, German,
Italian, Russian, and Spanish.
Risingholme’s traditional base of art and
craft courses continues to flourish with a
full range available at a number of venues.
They include fabrics, woodwork skills, cake
decorating, health & fitness and well-being,
computing, guitar and photography, cooking
as well as many others. We also have some
new and exciting classes planned such as Zen
tangle, Creative Writing for Young Adults,
Drawing and Sketching, Work and Living
Skills.
If you can’t find what you are looking for –
“Tell us what you would like to learn”
For more information on classes at
Risingholme, Riccarton High School,
Christchurch Girls High School, Shirley Boys
High School, Hillmorton High School and
Hornby High School, contact Risingholme
Community Centre at 332 7359 or email
info@risingholme.org.nz
The full programme for Term 1 is on our
website at http://www.risingholme.org.nz
Adult and Community
Education Term 1, 2017
Come learn with us
Risingholme Community
Centre offers a wide range of short
courses each term at a range
of venues.
Risingholme Community Centre
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Christchurch Girls’ High School
Dressmaking, Embroidery, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Skincare &
Make up, Screen Printing, South East Asian Cooking, Te Reo Maori,
Watercolour Painting.
Hornby High School
Pattern Making, Sewing Skills, Thai Cooking.
Riccarton High School
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Merivale Dental Group staff, left to right, David
Rowley, Megan Smith, Jenny Kim, Petria Waitzer.
A fortnight. One month. Two
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At Merivale Dental Group, they
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CEREC same-day dental crowns
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second visit for their patients.
Merivale Dental Group has
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and pride themselves in producing
strong long lasting restorations.
Behind all beautiful, swift dental
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gums covering the pearly whites.
When it comes to focussing on
having fantastic oral health, it is very
easy for us to forget gum health.
Megan Smith and Petria Waitzer
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dental hygienists at Merivale Dental
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but thorough removal of plaque,
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NOTE: The owners have just had a subdivision report completed by a Registered
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Engineers and a subdivision application has been submitted to council. This is
currently in the approval process and applies for two separate titles to be issued for
the property. Title 1 - House on 1023m 2 and Title 2 - Separate section of 1000m 2 .
On a 2023m 2 section which occupies a prime position right in the heart of the bay. Enjoy
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to one of our much loved local identities. The comfortable family home offers three double
bedrooms and open plan living opening to wrap-around verandah. You will be super cosy
in winter with the Kent Duo wood-burner and heat-pump, plus a still operational “chippy”
in the kitchen. There is easy, sealed access to a detached double garage plus a single
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Villa Maria College is a Catholic school for girls
established in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy. We are
looking for a Uniform Shop Manager to join our team.
The Uniform Shop manager is responsible for the
operation and stock management of this retail entity.
To be successful in this role you will need to...
• Have great customer service skills, to be able to
interact positively with both students and parents
• Maintain and develop good business procedures
• Be available to work flexible hours
• Be able to work unsupervised to manage all
aspects of our busy Uniform centre
• Have an eye for detail and plenty of initiative
• Have experience using Excel and stock
management
• Maintain and develop relationships with suppliers
Additional Information...
• Villa Maria College offers you a collegial work
environment with flexible hours
• There is the potential for additional hours by
mutual agreement
• A job description can be found on the College
website www.villa.school.nz
Applications close Friday 17 February 2017.
Please provide your CV and two references to:
Donna Scarlett - Executive Officer
Villa Maria College
21 Peer Street, Christchurch 8041
Or email to: dsc@villa.school.nz
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Villa Maria College is a Catholic school for girls
established in 1918 by the Sisters of Mercy. We are
looking for a Gateway Administrator to join our team.
The Gateway Administrator is responsible for all
aspects of this programme which aims to give senior
students opportunities to gain workplace learning and
learning experiences aligned to vocational pathways.
To be successful in this role you will need to...
• Work with TEC (Tertiary Education Commission),
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• Have great customer service skills, to be able to interact
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• Be available to work flexible hours
• Be able to work unsupervised to manage all aspects of
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• Have an eye for detail and plenty of initiative
• Have experience-using Excel
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• Villa Maria College offers you a collegial work
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• A job description can be found on the College
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Applications close 17 February 2017
Please provide your CV and two references to:
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Villa Maria College
21 Peer Street, Christchurch 8041
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Section Clearing - Weed Spraying
20 Years Experience
Locally owned and operated
Free Quotes - Competitive Pricing
Blair Gibson 027 699 5815
TV AERIAL
SATELLITE
TECHNOLOGY
Household and
Motorhomes. Supply
and install TV aerials,
satellite dishes,
decoders (12/240v),
TV Wall Mounts, extra
outlets, TV, DVD,
Portable satellite kits,
Ph 022 081 0928
www.sattech.co.nz
ROOF
PAINTING
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Trades & Services
eqc cASH SeTTLeMeNT
EQC CASH SETTLEMENT
We will re-scope your property to ensure
you have been paid in full to cover
all your repair costs.
After 5 years of scoping for EQC claims
we have found that most claims
have been under paid.
Examples of Clients EQC Payments:
Payment Initially $3,800 after our re-scope
payment received $46,320
Payment Initially $7,575 after our re-scope
payment received $38,182
Payment Initially $19,827 after re-scope
payment received $60,273
For re-scoping and all earthquake repairs
including painting and redecorating.
Enquire now Phone 021-667-444
Appliance Sales & Service
388 4780
Appliance Services
14 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
BEST BATHROOMS
full renovation specialists,
LBP, repairs &
maintenance ph 03 387-
0770 or 027 245-5226
BRICKLAYER
George Lockyer. Over
30 years bricklaying
experience. UK trained.
Licensed Building
Practitioner number
BP105608. Insurance
work. EQC repairs.
Heritage brickwork a
speciality. No job too
small. Governors Bay.
Home 329-9344, Cell
027 684-4046, email
karengeorge@xtra.co.nz
BUILDER
For all building work
but specialist in bathroom
renovations, 30 yrs
experience, with service
and integrity. Free Quotes.
Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or
0274 367-067.
BUILDER LICENSED
available for all aspects of
building. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
CARPET & VINYL
Laying. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
Email jflattery@xtra.
co.nz, ph 0800 003 181 or
027 2407416
DRIVEWAYS
Replace, repair or new.
We are a local company
with over 10 yrs exp.
We also operate a
digger for all other
earthworks.
Ph. R.M. Solutions
021 02866981
for a free quote.
ELECTRICIAN
REGISTERED for all
electrical installations &
repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or
021 026 73375
ELECTRICIAN
REGISTERED for all
your electrical needs,
reliable & friendly, oven
repairs done, free quotes,
ph 027 333 3768 or 03
390 0221 www.jme.co.nz
FURNITURE REMOVALS
Large Trucks $95 +
GST per hour 7 day NZ
wide, packing & moving,
Professional Company,
Professional Service.
Canterbury Relocations
Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313
LAWNMOWING
• Small lawns
from $10
• Fast Professional
Service
Phone Mark
022 307 7176
OVEN CLEANING
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
PAINTING
& Decorating interior
& exterior, gib fixing,
plastering, paperhanging,
Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph
Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark
021 171-1586 or 355-5994
CARRIER LOCAL
experienced, friendly,
trade-me purchases, single
items to truck loads,
furniture to whatever,
removals & trade
PAINTER
deliveries a specialty. Ph
Top quality work, interior/
GEH 341-5069
exterior, pensioners
discount, free quotes, 30
years experience, I stand
**************** by Canterbury, ph Wayne
your friendly painter 03
385-4348 or 027 274-3541
PAINTER AVAILABLE
All aspects in painting.
Very competitive in roofs
and fences. Please call 027
241-7471 or 335-0265
PLASTERER
Gib Stopping, Small
job specialty. 30 + years
experience. Ring 0800
387-369
PLUMBER
ALF THORPE
PLUMBING Certifying
Plumber for all types of
plumbing, maintenance,
spouting, alterations etc.
Phone 352-7402 or 0274-
350-231
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Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100
Trades & Services
joinery specialists
New or flat pack joinery installations
Alterations
New hob, oven or sink won't fit?
No job's too small
Contact us on eps@hotmail.co.nz
or 021 545 807
View us on Facebook @epsinstallers
PLUMBER
A Top Plumbing job
completed at a fair price,
prompt service, all work
guaranteed, Ph Brian 960-
7673 or 021 112-3492
ROOFING QUaLIFIEd
& Licenced Practitioner.
Re-Roof & Repairs,
all types. Member
New Zealand Roofing
Association. Over 35 years
experience. Phone John
027 432-3822 or 351-9147
email johnmill@ihug.
co.nz
SPOUTING CLEaNING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out. Also Full Handyman
Services Available. Call
Trevor 332 8949 or 021
043-2034
STONEMaSON
BRICK
&
BLOCKLAYER,
Earthquake Repairs, Grind
Out & Repoint, River/
Oamaru stone, Schist,
Volcanic Rock, Paving,
all Alterations new & old,
Quality Workmanship,
visit www.featureworks.
co.nz or ph 027 601-3145
TILER/CaRPENTER
35 years exp, no job
too small. Ph Ross 027
4311440.
TILER/CaRPENTER
35 years exp, no job
too small. Ph Ross 027
4311440.
Trades & Services
PAINTER
Michael Kelly Painters
Locally owned and
operated family
business.
25+ years Experience
• Painting • Wallpapering
• Interior • Exterior
Free Quotes
Phone
Michael 0212 649 492
michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz
TREES
BIG OR SMALL, tree
removal, trimming, stump
grinding, shelterbelt clean
up, section clearing,
rubbish removals,
excavation work, ph Trees
Big or Small, for a free
quote, 021 061 4783
TREE WORK
Hedge trimming, stump
grinding, rubbish removed,
small job specialty Ph
Andrew 03 322-8341 or
027 435-8759
T.V. SERVICE CENTRE
Repairs, tvs, microwaves,
stereos, DVD. Aerial
installations and kitsets,
480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03
379 1400
UPHOLSTERER
Dining Chairs, Lounge
suites, Caravan Squabs
etc. recovered. Free
Quotes. Phone Graeme
383-1448
VHS VIdEO TaPES
& all camera tapes
converted to DVD, video
taping special occasions,
www.grahamsvideo.co.nz
ph 03 338-1655
WaTERBLaSTING
Quality Job, Quick Service
by skilled tradesman, Ph
Richard Severin at Jet-X
0800 538 969 Free quotes,
visit www.jetx.co.nz
WINdOW CLEaNING
Average 3 bdrm house
inside or out $40. Both
$70. Phone Trevor 344-
2170
Trades & Services
ROOF
PAINTING
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Vehicles Wanted
VEHICLES
ANY CONDITION
WANTED
FOR CASH
$ $ $
Ph 347 9354 or
027 476 2404
CARS Wanted. Fair
prices paid, quick and
easy process, money paid
directly into your bank
account, friendly local
service, call Tim Koller ph
03 390 1717
valuemycar.co.nz
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE
Phone for further details
(03) 379 1100
Wanted To Buy
CASH FOR
STAMPS
Do you have an Old
Stamp Collection
tucked away
somewhere?
It could be worth
a fortune!
We are currently buying
old collections and can
come to you for larger
collections or if you are
unable to come in.
Call Matt Power
0800 239 325
The Stamp Exchange
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers, washing
machines, ovens. Good
cash paid. Ph Paul 022
0891 671
BOOKS Old wanted,
anything considered,
including hunting,
mountaineering, fishing &
childrens, ph 03 354-1621
BOOKS Old wanted,
anything considered,
including hunting,
mountaineering, fishing &
childrens, ph 03 354-1621
TOOLS Garden,
garage, woodworking,
mechanical, engineering,
sawbenches, lathes, cash
buyer, ph 355-2045
NOR’WEST NEWS Tuesday January 31 2017 23
‘Famous for their roasts!’
Start your
day with us
More rock than
glam these days
CAFE
open from 11am
TAB & Gaming
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
Kid's SPECIAL
Two courses
Seniors SPECIAL
Two courses
Function Facilities
HOUSIE
Tues, Thurs, Sat
$10
We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
Soup/Roast or
Roast/Dessert
Special available lunch only
Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm
$20
We are open from 6.30am
Cooked
breakfasts
LIVE MUSIC
BOTTLEJACKS
7pm THIS SATURDAY in Whitfords Bar
$18
Check out our extensive
breakfast menu from
Continental to Cooked
The
RACECOURSE HOTEL
& Motorlodge
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn,
Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
SAUSAGE SIZZLE : BLACKCAPS v AUSSIES
11am THIS SUNDAY in Kellaway Bar & Garden
SHUTTLE
Tues - Sat
Open 7 Days from 5.30pm
NOW SERVING
available
from
9am
Breakfast
HAPPY
HOUR
5PM - 7PM
DAILY
Live Music:
Rhonda Campbell
6PM.FRI.20 JAN
PHONE 385 8880 FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH
THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD
www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
GREAT
DINING
- downstairs -
ClubBISTRO
Open Tuesday to Saturday
12pm-2pm and from 5pm
Midweek $10
SPECIAL ROAST
Available Tuesday,
Wednesday, & Thursday
TUESDAYS &
THURSDAYS
Members Lucky
Card Draw
TAB POD
GAMING ROOM
FUNCTION ROOMS
SHUTTLE RUNNING
Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
SUNDAY
29th January
ALL YOU
CAN EAT
BUFFET
$25
BOOK NOW!
PIERVIEW RESTAURANT
GREAT
DINING
- upstairs -
PIERVIEW
Restaurant
Quality a la carte
with a view!
Open from 5.30pm
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
& SUNDAY
FRIDAY SPECIAL:
SIRLOIN STEAK
or
CHICKEN BREAST
WITH JACKET POTATO
& SALAD BAR
$22!
SUNDAY SPECIAL:
3 courses
$25
NOW OPEN FOR
SUNDAY
BRUNCH
By the Seaside!
10.30am-2.30pm
202 Marine Parade
Ph 388-9416
Members, guests and affiliates welcome
H ORNBY
WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
«WHAT'S ON«
FRIDAY 3 FEB, 7PM,
JO’S KARAOKE
SATURDAY 4 FEB
4.30PM
NORM BLAND
8PM
SOUTHFIELD
Club
CAFE
OPEN 7 DAYS
LUNCH & DINNER
Gluten Free & Vegetarian options
Chalmers Restaurant
Early Bird Special
5.30pm – 6.30pm FRI & SAT
Roast (4 Choices) still only
and Free Desserts
$20.50
Unbeatable value including your
choice of Fresh Veges and Salads
Hornby WMC
17 Carmen Rd, Hornby
Phone 03 349 9026
www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz
Members, guests & affiliates welcome
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NOR’WEST NEWS
Long
Weekend
Savings!
$
8 99
kg
Fresh Tegel NZ Skin On
Chicken Breast Fillets
$
4 99
kg
Yellow Hunny Nectarines
Keri Fruit Drink/Juice
2.4-3L
$
3 70
each
89 c each
Sweetcorn
$
3 50
each
Wattie’s Roasters/Wedges/Tempura 650/700g/Complex
Mix 650-750g
$
4 30
each
Anchor Butter 500g
2
for
$
7 00
Vogel’s Bread 720-750g
(Excludes Gluten Free)
$
32 99
pack
Speight’s/Summit
24 x 330ml Bottles
$
11 99
each
Stoneleigh 750ml
(Excludes Rapaura/Latitude/Wild Valley)
$
4 00
pack
Cotton Softs Toilet Tissues 12 Pack/Double Length White
6 Pack
FreshChoice Merivale
189 Papanui Road, Christchurch
Open 7am – 9pm, 7 days.
FreshChoice.co.nz FreshChoiceNZ 355 4432
FreshChoice Merivale
Certain products may not be available in all stores. Savings are based on non-promotional price. Limits may apply.
Prices apply from Tuesday 31st January to Sunday 5th February 2017, or while stocks last.
Owned and
operated
by locals
FCNO3101